activities

[ak-tiv-i-teez] / ækˈtɪv ɪ tiz /

NOUN

state of being active

Synonyms

STRONGEST

action enterprise exercise life movement

STRONG

activeness animation bustle exertion hustle labor liveliness motion

Antonyms

STRONGEST

cessation idleness inaction inactivity stoppage

STRONG

laziness

WEAK

hate immobility indolence inertia sluggishness

NOUN

special interest or pursuit

Synonyms

STRONGEST

act endeavor enterprise job project scheme task venture work

STRONG

avocation bag ballgame bit deed entertainment game hobby labor occupation pastime racket scene stunt trip undertaking zoo

Antonyms

STRONGEST

fun idleness inactivity unemployment

STRONG

profession vocation

WEAK

hate immobility indolence inertia laziness sluggishness

Example Sentences

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Because wartime activities are a product of federal law, Fluor’s argument went, defense contractors are immune from state claims like negligence.

From Slate • Apr. 22, 2026

Of course, this will require you to allocate more money toward social activities.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 22, 2026

Under the latest agreement, the government said the company must now halt all activities that produce radioactive waste within five years of its renewed operating licence.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

In August, a new team comprising officials from the national financial regulators and the Korean stock exchange was set up to investigate illegal stock trading activities.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

I’m really looking forward to my meeting tomorrow with the activities director at Mrs. Gilbert’s seniors’ apartment complex.

From "Shine!" by J.J. and Chris Grabenstein